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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,078.54, 30,467.71 and 12,519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,078.54, 30,467.71 and 12,519.30 is: 17,276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,078.54 : 30,467.71 = 12,519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,078.54/30,467.71 = 12,519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,078.54x = 30,467.71 × 12,519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,078.54x = 381,434,446.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,434,446.67/22,078.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,276.25

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